Mechanical Bowel Prep Randomized Study (NCT04931173) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mechanical Bowel Prep Randomized Study
1,062 participantsStarted 2026-09
Plain-language summary
Following colon surgery, surgical site infection (SSI) is the most common complication and leads to longer recovery time for patients and increased health care costs. Currently, there is high quality evidence to show that the combination of intravenous antibiotics (IVA), mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) and oral antibiotics (OA) is the most effective bowel preparation to reduce SSI. However, there are no studies comparing IVA+MBP+OA and IVA+OA. This is an important question because if IVA+OA works the same as IVA+MBP+OA, then MBP may be safely omitted as part of the bowel preparation to reduce SSI and patients would avoid the side effects of MBP prior to their surgery. Therefore, the objective is to perform a trial to determine if IVA+OA works the same as IVA+MBP+OA to reduce SSI following colon surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* undergoing elective colon surgery for benign or malignant disease
* over the age of 18 years
* provides informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* known anaphylaxis to neomycin or metronidazole
* pregnancy or lactation
* chronic renal failure (serum creatinine \> 220 umol/L).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.